Minerva Acosta is a seasoned professional in food and nutrition services, currently serving as the Senior Director of Food and Nutrition Services at Compass Group USA since October 2019. Prior experience includes roles at HCA Healthcare, where Acosta directed several programs focused on diabetes self-management education and outpatient nutrition therapy, and at Aramark Healthcare, overseeing multi-unit food and nutrition services. Acosta's career began in the La Joya Independent School District as the Director of Child Nutrition, where responsibilities encompassed fiscal management, compliance, and staff training across 36 sites. Acosta holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services from The University of Texas-Pan American.